Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Vande Bharat service between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has commended PM Narendra Modi for constructing the Ram Mandir and developing Ayodhya. He also underscored Bihar's initiative fo

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to introduce a Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi so that pilgrims get better rail connectivity between the two holy towns.

The Bihar government has been developing Punaura Dham Janki Mandir, a Hindu pilgrimage site, in Sitamarhi district that is considered the birthplace of the goddess Sita.

I request you for the introduction of another Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi. The Ministry of Railways should be duly instructed in this regard, Nitish Kumar wrote in his letter to the PM Modi.

Nitish emphasised the religious significance of both Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, and Punoura Dham, and also urged the Prime Minister to expedite the construction of the Ram-Janaki Marg connecting the two locations.

In his letter, the Bihar Chief Ministers requested PM Modi for the early completion of the Ram Janaki Marg and the introduction of a Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi to improve connectivity for devotees travelling to Punaura Dham,